Ryan has had more than 20 jobs.
Currently, he is Head of Competitive Intelligence at Ford Motor Co.
He also sometimes writes for Why is this Interesting.
Pertinent Data:
States - NY, IL, AZ, MA, TX, NY, CA, MA
HAM Callsign - KD2GBB
Languages - English
Top Speed - 174 m.p.h.
Skills & Expertise:
Design Thinking
Human-Centered Design
Design Strategy
Interaction Design
Creative Direction
UI Design
Design Research
Design Management
Systems Design
Brand Development
Brand Identity
Industrial Design
Frameworks
Software:
Figma
Miro
Photoshop
Illustrator
Claude
InDesign
Keynote
Also good at:
Sketching & Storyboarding
Presenting & Storytelling
Sensemaking & Nonsensemaking
Self-deprecation, et al
Cars Owned:
1988 Volvo 740 Turbo
1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible
1988 Volvo 740 Turbo (Wagon)
1985 Jeep Cherokee
1986 Mustang SVO
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
1979 Volvo 240
1991 Saab 900
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
2019 Ford Fiesta ST
Jobs Held:
Cartoonist
Fast Food Employee
Greeter
Chauffer
Construction Worker
Stockroom Boy
Assistant Manager
Tie Tack Welder
Fraud Agent
Industrial Design Intern
Record Store Clerk
Industrial Designer
Brand Advisor
Catering Bartender
Editor of an Indie Magazine
Deli Counter Guy
Experimental Artist
Ad Man
Auto Journalist
Creative Director
Program Lead
Design Communications and Operations Director
Design Strategy Director
Product Design Director
Experience Design Director
Car Spy
Writer
&c.
Education:
B.S., Industrial Design
Arizona State University
(IDSA Scholar)
Other Instances of Ryan on the Internet:
Online since:
1990